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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

thing go
a separate and self-contained entity

part, piece go
a portion of a natural object

body part go
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

tissue go
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

animal tissue go
the tissue in the bodies of animals

connective tissue go
tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells

ligament
a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs

noun.body

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falciform ligament go
a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall
round ligament of the uterus, ligamentum teres uteri go
ligament attached to the uterus on either side in front of and below the opening of the Fallopian tube and passing through the inguinal canal to the labia majora